• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what this means please? “Thank you for applying for Birketts LLP's 2025 vacation scheme. We are emailing to inform you that your application has been long-listed by our Early Careers Team and subsequently sent to our Early Careers Partners to review. We will be in touch...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any news for CMS Bristol post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kennedys VI for regional office
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Any news post VI for CMS Bristol?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, looking for a bit of recruitment advice. I’m planning to apply to Burges Salmon soon. I did an AC with them in the cycle before last, and last year I applied for a paralegal job. Initially I was unsuccessful however I received a call back offering me a paralegal position in another...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, that’s super helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds AC for Cambridge!!! Sorry if this has been asked or shared before, could anyone share any strengths based AC advice or tips? Thanks!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm going to apply for HL today. You miss all the shots you don't take!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey all, can anyone provide any insight on what the Mills&Reeve online test is like please? I can’t find much about it, is it like a SJT or WG, or a mix with video questions? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what attributes Linklaters are actually looking for in the CAPP assessment? Every time i’ve done it I received different results and was rejected every time, but with no feedback you don’t know whether it’s the grades, CAPP or WG…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Kennedys at all?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No, I applied for Cambridge.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds VI ! Prepping time is only 30 seconds and 2 minutes to answer, anyone have any tips on techniques to structure an answer in such a short time? It is strength and scenario based.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I submitted on 18 Nov, invited for WG on 20th, did it on the 24th and invited to VI on 27th. Hope that helps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is Eversheds rolling? Not something I can see on the website so I decided to apply but in the confirmation email they said they are rolling and in previous years they were not. Is there any point in applying now?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did mine on Sunday and heard back on Wednesday. (Bristol office)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had the exact same problem when I did my VI yesterday!! I could have done so much better on the first question, but they were all so loaded and I got nervous!! Bad thing is the nerves never get better for me... this is my 3rd CMS VI!! Hoping for good news
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Great, thank you! There was only one date available to choose from on the website, which is why I thought I only have that as an option, but I will contact them to enquire about it.

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